The dog health program in Aboriginal communities - a method for dog management in remote Aboriginal communities

Kathryn Wilks and P Williamson

Abstract

The rapid transition of Aboriginal people from nomadic lifestyles to 'permanent' residence after colonisation is often considered a factor for the poor environmental health standards experienced by Aboriginal communites today. Concomitant is the perceived overpopulation and poor health of dogs, much of which is also a result of this transition.

About the author

Kathryn Wilks

Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health

Murdoch University

Murdoch WA 6150

Ph: 08 9360 2224

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Kathryn Wilkes is a Murdoch University Veterinary Science graduate. For four years she co-ordinated and conducted the 'Dog Health Program in Aboriginal communities' program as part of her PhD studies. The program continued very successfully and ultimately won the Excellence in Health Promotion Aaward from the WA Health Promotion foundation. Three years ago Kathryn commenced a lectureship in Veterinary Public Health and Parasitology at Murdoch University.

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